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7 Tips for a Budget Friendly Thanksgiving

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Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Break out the good dishes. All rights reserved.

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How to Save on Your Holiday Dinner

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But how do you enjoy such a treat if you are working on a tight budget? Even those working on a tight budget can afford to bring a $2 can of pumpkin pie filling, or a $2 bag of rolls. Dollar stores carry ready made pie crusts as well as pie filling for just $1 each. Don’t forget the leftovers. All rights reserved.

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$5 Dinner Mom’s Holiday Entertaining Guide Only $1.99!

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Some of the chapters include: How much should you budget for your holiday meal. Tips to outsmart the grocery stores and get the most value for your coupons. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Giveaway #6: $100 Whole Foods Gift Card

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The key to finding healthy products when you are on a budget, is to be a savvy shopper! Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. Rice bowl with leftover chicken.

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Learn to Start Meal Planning | Guest Post

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We are loving the time with just the two of us, but still trying to stay budget-conscious. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. We always account for one night for a date night out and one or two nights to take care of leftovers.

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5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night

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Pick up an inexpensive deck of cards, growing kits and boxed board games from the discount store. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget. One way to keep prizes affordable is to pick up some party favors at the discount store. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

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Before you go to the grocery store, take inventory of what you have in your pantry and freezer. Search for recipes that can be used in the crock pot, family friendly, or that are budget friendly. Insider’s Tip: Start with meal planning for just week day dinners – weekends are a great time to use up any leftovers from the week!